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6-30-2008 @5:44PM dj said... Daveyc71 is right on. Boars Head Natural Casing Beef Franks are the best and it was a surprise that Boars Head was not mentioned. We used to think Gwaltney's Big 8's were the best, followed by Nathan's until we had Boars Head. Ya'll missed out on the best hot dog ever.
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6-30-2008 @5:44PM undrgrndgirl said... my favourite hot dogs are Miller's Colossal Beef Franks...they sell them at San Jose Sharks games (or at least they used to in the late 90s) best dogs ever.
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6-30-2008 @5:49PM gypsy55 said... Zweigles Texas and White Hots are the best of the best...We moved to AZ and all our visitors know to bring packages of Zweigles with them when they come.
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6-30-2008 @5:54PM Donna Rainier said... Boy, you missed s great one! Dubbed "The Gift of Chicago", Vienna hot dogs have been a favorite since 1893. As a meal, treat or reward, we would stop at one of the many Vienna stands around Chicago to enjoy a mouth-watering hot dog. I live in Florida now and found the Chicago Grill that serves Vienna "Chicago Dogs." Even now, the taste of one takes me back to my home state where I enjoyed Chicago's tastiest gift.
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6-30-2008 @5:56PM Amy said... Okay...here's one...PEARL BRAND Kountry Klub All Beef Knockwursts! YUM...they ARE the best!
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6-30-2008 @6:01PM John said... I can't believe you didn't mention "Best" Kosher Hot Dogs - without question better than Hebrew National!
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6-30-2008 @6:10PM Kab said... The best Hot Dog in my opinion in New England ( made in Massachusetts) is Kayem Old Tyme NC Franks. Beef and Pork hot dog in a lamb casing. When we go to Florida on vacation we can find them in some chain stores. Now we don't have to bring them on the plane with us.
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6-30-2008 @6:09PM Maggie said... I have to confess I have tasted most of the hot dogs on your list some worthy, some definatly NOT! However the BEST hot dogs by far is a brand out of Wisconsin called Cher-Make. They make GREAT natural casing hot dogs, beef hot dogs, Cheddi Links(great smoked hot dog with real Wisconsin cheddar)and more. need I go on. If you haven't tried them you need to.
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6-30-2008 @6:09PM cubby said... VIENNA,enough said.Really missed this one.
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6-30-2008 @6:52PM Amanda said... I gre up on Hoffmann's Franks. I do not believe they are found everywhere but you can find them in Utica, NY and surrounding areas. They are cased in a super crisp natural casing, have a slightly sweet and salty flavor, and are just the best. a "must try"
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6-30-2008 @6:24PM ElmaGirl said... I was also looking for Sahlen's hot dogs from Buffalo to be at the top of the list....I dream about them!
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6-30-2008 @6:26PM MARIA said... SABRETT & HATFIELD SHOULD TIE # 1
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6-30-2008 @6:38PM GAR said... I'd like to add my vote for Rochester, NY (and the entire upstate area). Zweigle's natural casing Texas and particularly Pork (white) hots, along with the Hofmanns Snappy Grillers (Syracuse, NY) are the best I've had. And I'm comparing these against most of your Top 20, and many of the others mentioned in comments and not in the Top 20. We definitely live in an area known for hot dogs, especially Porkers, aka White Hots. Try them...you'll love 'em.
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6-30-2008 @6:46PM edward kane said... Vienna is the best.
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6-30-2008 @6:48PM Tessa said... Boar's Head beef franks are the BEST! Superior taste, texture and memories of so many good bbq times are in the essences of these delightful creations! Yummm!
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6-30-2008 @6:55PM youthleader said... Back when Hebrew National was family owned, they were great. But alas, they sold out. To make a lower fat dog the new owners added more than just beef. Our family sticks with Boar's Head franks and deli meats. This way we know what we are eating and Boar's Head has never let us down yet. I value my family's health too much to give them anything less... plus their meats taste terrific!!!
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6-30-2008 @6:53PM DG said... There is no better hot dog than the Sabrett dirty water NYC hot dog.The boars head brand ranks right up there as well. Nathans are among the best too. As for the midwest hot dogs, they all lack quality and taste in my opinion.Believe me, I live in Michigan and the hot dogs and food in general are lousy.
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6-30-2008 @10:27PM lulu said... Hoffman's,made in Syracuse, NY, are indeed the best--both the German Franks and the Coney's (natural casings). I grew up eating mine at Heid's in Liverpool NY. I now purchase them at Price Chopper.
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6-30-2008 @7:20PM R. W. Gould said... Everyone missed the Number 0ne "Hot Dog" in the world. Grote & Weigle Inc. Hartford (Bloomfield) CT.06002, I used to help Mr Grote make them on Saturday mornings, across the street from the Train station in Hartford. Late 1940's
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6-30-2008 @7:13PM stvcrayne said... NATHAN'S DUH is the best and not one mention???? Who got paid off to put this list together? Its a shame all these yahoo's have obviously never had a real Nathan's from New York.
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